May 9, 2024

OC Sports Zone: Community First

Orange County boys basketball highlights and final scores for Tuesday, Dec. 19

(Graphic: Fernando M. Donado, For OC Sports Zone).

NON-LEAGUE

Crean Lutheran 86, Scripps Ranch 65: The Saints (5-5) were led by Kaiden Bailey, who had 18 points. Braeden Davidson had 13 points and Arnez Reynolds 12 points. Crean Lutheran competes in the Damien Classic next week, Wednesday through Saturday.

El Dorado 51, Valencia 48: The Golden Hawks (9-5) rallied to capture the win and earn the title at the 3rd Annual Kraemer Cup. Caleb Hendrix scored 19 points and made two 3-point field goals to lead El Dorado. Andrew Salvador, Erik Eng and Nathan Natividad had eight points each. El Dorado trailed by 12 points going into the fourth quarter.

Tustin 69, Katella 34: The Tillers (7-6) were led by John Villagrana who scored 19 points. Taven Epps had 13 points and eight rebounds for Coach Ringo Bossenmeyer’s team.

University 63, Segerstrom 60: The Trojans improved their record to 5-10 overall. Andrew Bogard had 32 points (a career high) and 13 rebounds. Isaac Evans had 13 points and Christian DeBarge seven points and 14 rebounds. Segerstrom (3-8) was led by Gilbert Vargas and Heber Guero, who had 16 points each. Vargas had four 3-pointers.

WESTERN TOURNAMENT

Newport Harbor 67, Inglewood 53: The Sailors (9-2) won their second straight game at the tournament. Cole Leinart had 18 points and Riggs Guy had 18 points and 17 rebounds to lead the Sailors. Jack Berry added 15 points. Newport Harbor moves on to the semifinals Friday night vs. Alemany.

ORANGE COAST LEAGUE

Calvary Chapel 81, Santa Ana 64: CLICK HERE FOR STORY AND PHOTOS

Estancia 72, Orange 39

Costa Mesa 64, St. Margaret’s 55

Send basketball scores and leading scorers (first and last names) to timburt@ocsportszone.com